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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.02, 852.76 and 356.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.02, 852.76 and 356.12 is: 491.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.02 : 852.76 = 356.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.02/852.76 = 356.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.02x = 852.76 × 356.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.02x = 303,684.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,684.89/618.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.38

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